Did you know?

•90% of a person's success on a job relates to how well they "fit" in the career they have chosen.

•Knowing your learning style is important even beyond our formal educational years.  We continue "learning" every day of our lives!

•Being aware of your learning styles does not put the responsibility on others to "teach" you in a certain way. It empowers YOU to adjust and adapt accordingly!

•What are the common behavioral traits shared by highly successful people?

»Hard work
»Preseverance
»Positive attitude

•Learning more about yourself, including your skills, values, personality preferences, interests, and desired lifestyle is a first step in researching career options and in presenting yourself to an employer.

•Wouldn't it be nice to absolutely love your job?  Finding your passion can help set career direction and determine areas of study or work that you would really enjoy and can give your life new meaning.

•So, what's an e-resume?  Many employers now expect to get your resume via email, from an electronic bulletin board, or through use of another electronic form; thereby, referring to them as e-resumes.

•A potential employer may judge your work characteristics just by looking at your resume. A resume must be clear, concise, and accurate.  If your resume is poorly written or has obvious typos, it relects on you as showing a lack of effort, inattention to detail, and poor communication skills.

•A winning resume and cover letter should convince a potential employer what YOU can do for them and their company - not what they can do for you!

What is JobFit?

JobFit is an online assessment that assists you in making the right career choices!

The JobFit assessment compares your aptitudes, interests, and abilities to other people who are already in an occupation and suggest occupations that are a match for you.

Aptitudes			Your natural abilities and potential for learning new skills and related occupations.
Interests			What you enjoy and work that matches your preferences.
Abilities			Talents that you were born with or have acquired through training or experience.
Behavioral Traits			Energy level, assertiveness, sociability, manageability, attitude, decisiveness, accommodating, independence, and thinking style.

JobFit will also identify your learning style to determine the type of "learning" setting which is best for you - hands-on, repetition, visual, etc.  Knowing your learning style will help you capitalize on your strengths, compensate for your weaknesses, and gain success in the workplace.

Career Development Process

JobFit is a career development process that will facilitate lifelong, informed career decisions. It starts you on a path you can follow to make career transitions throughout your life.  Doesn't it make sense to invest some time now to assist you in making smart decisions later?  The JobFit process:

• Career Self-Assessment - Who am I?
  • Rate what aspects of work are most important to you.
• Career Awareness - Where am I going?
  • See jobs that might suit you and pick your favorites.
• Decision-Making and Action - How do I get there?
  • Look at education and training you'll need and create an action plan.

JobFit - 4 Steps

Yes, JobFit is an on-line assessment for you to learn more about yourself . . . but it's even more.  JobFit will also provide you with a means to develop and post a resume and search for jobs. In order to have the best chance of getting a great job, there are four major steps that must be completed:

		Registration
		Once signed in, the registration page contains 6 short sections. Fill in or select your responses; you will be asked information about your name, contact information, and other occupation-related information. Employers search the information you provide in Registration. Help employers find you easily - leave no fields unanswered. You will also create a username and password in order to access your account in the future.  You will want to re-enter the JobFit site on multiple occasions to complete steps, search jobs, post or update your resume, and manage your account.
		JobFit Survey
		The JobFit Survey (assessment) is very important.  It highlights your gifts, talents, and natural aspirations. Employers are eager to see the many great qualities you possess.  After registering, the system immediately initiates the survey.  The survey has 6 sections that must be completed; however, they do not all have to be completed at one time. If unable to complete the survey during one sitting, complete the page you are on and click the Continue button. Then, log out. The next time you sign in, the system remebers where you left off. Be yourself as you answer the questions. Answer every questions honestly and to the best of your ability.
		Resume
		A good resume increases your chances of getting a good job.  Employers will desire to view your resume.  Resume Central provides two options: upload an existing resume or take advantage of the Resume Builder to create a new, professional resume.  In addition, you can view and print your resume at anytime within Resume Central.
		Search for Jobs
		Use the Search Jobs feature to search for jobs.  Be proactive and contact employers who have postings that interest you. Employers will also be looking at your information, survey results, and resume.  When you are a good match for one of their positions, they will contact you.

More on JobFit

• The JobFit survey (assessment) takes one to two hours to complete. You may complete a section, save your work, and then log back into your connection to finish the assessment later.
• You will need a computer with DSL connection.  If you don't have DSL, you can check with your local Job Center, Library, or Social Services to see if they can provide you with services.
• You will need to print your results. The report will be approximately 18 pages long.

JobFit will not "tell" you what you should do.  It will provide you with information which may confirm your plans or give you new ideas to consider.

Click here to find out what employers are looking for

Click here to register and take JobFit